# Beefy Body Boards Can Miguel Angel's Horizontal Personal Watercraft Survive the Waves? By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-09-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miguel-angel-watercraft References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/personal-watercraft-prototype-bodyboard-jetski-hybrid/12865/) There are body boards and there are jet skis, but now with the help of Spanish designer Miguel Angel, we look forward to a beefy body board which combines the two. The whole purpose of the combination is to improve the aerodynamics and maneuverability of Miguel Angel's watercraft. The horizontal position mimics a standard body board and attached is a normal jet ski engine. The question that surrounds this beefy body board is that when the water gets a little more intense and the wind starts to pick up with the design be formidable enough to withstand that amount of pressure? We have yet to find out, but I can assure you I’d love to find out firsthand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Watercrafts:** The combination of bodyboards and jet skis presents an opportunity for innovation in the development of hybrid watercrafts. - **Improved Watercraft Aerodynamics:** The beefy body board design by Miguel Angel offers the opportunity to improve the aerodynamics of watercrafts. - **Maneuverable Watercrafts:** The combination of a body board and jet ski engine creates an opportunity for the development of highly maneuverable watercrafts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Water Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of water sports equipment can explore the development of hybrid watercrafts such as the beefy body board. - **Recreational Watercraft Manufacturing:** Recreational watercraft manufacturers can capitalize on the opportunity to improve the aerodynamics and maneuverability of personal watercrafts. - **Adventure Tourism:** The beefy body board presents an opportunity for adventure tourism operators to offer a unique and thrilling experience to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Handlebar-Toting Hydrofoil Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-board.md) - [Multipurpose Modular Watersports Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watersports-board.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md) - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Multifunctional Four-Seater Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner.md) - [Aircraft-Like Hydrofoil Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiler-sl3.md) - [Modular Electric Surfboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclemate-electric-surfboard.md) - [Sleek Electric Paddleboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esup.md)